U.S. Fans Forgo $110 Billion in Experience Spending Annually
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On November 9, 2026, PYMNTS reported that the report *The Experience Economy*, published by PYMNTS in partnership with Paysafe, found that U.S. fans forgo about $110 billion in experience spending each year. The report listed checkout totals and payment failures among factors that may affect purchases, saying that problems in these payment processes could diminish the appeal of experiences such as live performances. The available reporting did not disclose the specific methodology behind the figure, the range of experience types covered, or any subsequent measures taken by the companies involved to make improvements.
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- PYMNTSU.S. fans forgo $110 billion in experience spending each year
The Experience Economy report, produced by PYMNTS in partnership with Paysafe, finds that U.S. fans forgo $110 billion in experience spending each year, as factors such as the total checkout price and failed payments may make experiences like live shows less appealing.
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